Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Care & Lab Support

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, Aurora Medical Group in Park Ridge, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant for a 40-hour week (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with additional Saturday rotations (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) and evenings. A High School Diploma or GED is required; a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience (or certified MA with 2 years) is preferred; phlebotomy skills are a plus.

You will support providers, take vitals, prepare patients for exams, assist during procedures, administer vaccines, collect

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience or certified MA with 2 years MA experience preferred (Phlebotomy skills are a plus).

Responsibilities

• Welcomes patients and supports transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Patient care

Medical assistant

Education

MA diploma

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health, Aurora Medical Group in Park Ridge, IL, is seeking a Medical Assistant for a 40-hour week (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with additional Saturday rotations (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) and evenings. A High School Diploma or GED is required; a Medical Assistant diploma or 2 years MA experience (or certified MA with 2 years) is preferred; phlebotomy skills are a plus.

You will support providers, take vitals, prepare patients for exams, assist during procedures, administer vaccines, collect